I took one of the Seastreak ferries to go from Manhattan to the Jersey Shore. They go to four places on the Jersey Shore. They have ferries leaving from West 39th Street or Brookfield Place to Belford, NJ. Or, you can take a ferry from East 35th Street or South Street to Sandy Hook Beach, Atlantic Highlands, or the Highlands. Though departures and returns are not that frequent, they are scheduled in such a way that it makes a day trip to any of those four locations easy and convenient. The ship is clean and comfortable and round trip tickets are also only $49. The ride is only 40 minutes each way compared to a 90 minute drive. It was a real time saver. Many of these low reviews are from people using this company as a commuter ferry to some of their other destinations. This is not an option I would rely for that with their infrequent departures and the possibility of a delay if I am on a tight schedule. But for a day trip to the Jersey Shore, it's perfectly fine. read more

Seastreak Ferry - Ferries Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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How convenient to be able to relax and enjoy a water ride to NYC? Fresh air, great views, nice staff too.

Our group took a Seastreak fall foliage trip from Highlands, NJ on Oct 25, 2025. Some of us disembarked at Bear Mountain, the rest continued onto Cold Spring. We had taken the Cold Spring trip before some years ago, and it was a great experience. This time it was extra special, as Adriane took great pains to entertainment us and make sure that our experience was enjoyable. There was also an on-board guide to describe the various places along the way, with historical figures providing context. Highly recommend this trip to enjoy a smooth ferry ride and fall foliage, and we look forward to traveling on it to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket next spring. read more

Took the Seastreak to see the Macy's 4th of July fireworks. It offers a great view and everyone should put it on their bucket lists to do at least once. To the positive, you are right on the Hudson near the fireworks barges so your view is impeccable. However, there are some downsides to this trip. 1) you leave at 5:30pm and arrive at the harbor by 7pm but that leaves you with downtime as the display doesn't start till 9:25pm, 2) there is no food except hot dogs sold so remember to bring picnic baskets, however there is an open bar serving beer and wine so most don't care, 3) there is poor WiFi and cel signal so you can't stream the music to accompany the display, and 4) finally with 250 souls on the boat, bathrooms are in short supply. Despite this, go with a group and it is a great 4th of July experience. read more

4.5 stars- as a commuter this is amazing to avoid all the stops and dirt from the train and smell from the bus. Under an hour to NYC. Like a little vacation from real commuting. 4.5 stars because- cloth seats! There was hair and crumbs all over the seats something pleather would never do. They did install vinyl plank so no carpeting. Now please fix the seats! read more

Awful!! If you can avoid it please do yourself a favor and save the aggravation. I took this ferry because it's just a little bit quicker than the train but their customer service is horrible! They must train them to be cold and lack empathy because everyone i have ever dealt with within this company was just that. They made a mistake and admitted a glitch in the system that lead my tickets I bought online to bundle together so when they scanned them they used them all even though I was only using one for me. When I complained to the desk she told me I'd have to purchase another ticket and contact customer service for a refund rather than solve the problem right there. It was an extremely easy solve and they missed the boat on making a positive customer service choice and rather lead me to being aggravated and waste 2 hours of my time dealing with getting refunded the Monday morning. I was appalled and continue to be. Wow, such little things to help your customers and you can't even do that when it was an admitted glitch within the system. I have also had another horrible experience when the boat I was taking left 5 minutes early and they did not even apologize! I was shocked at the lack of concern or empathy for something they did that was dishonest. And I had to wait 2 more hours to get home. They aren't dependable, reliable or even kind. I would say take the train if you have a choice! They are much kinder and helpful. read more

We had wonderful weather and the Hudson corridor is gorgeous this time of year. Didn't realize our outing was truly on a ferry. About 200 people were on the boat. Had to line up for the buffet (in between rows of other passengers) which was served by a very hard working man and woman. Drinks including coffee, tea, and water were at the bar which was inconvenient. The bartenders did not want to be there. Non-alcohol drinks should be at a separate area, maybe closer to the buffet. The narration was super informative, even for a native NYer. The rest of the boat staff were helpful and nice. My friends and I boarded at Pier 11/Wall Street and all of the banquettes were already occupied (the ferry originates in NJ). It seems pricey for what it was, but there was a substantial staff and you can't put a price on spending quality time with friends. read more

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Judging from most of the reviews, there are some issues to be ironed out, especially if you're a commuter and use this on a daily basis. We didn't find this to be a problem, because my friend and I casually took the ride to NYC in the "off hours ". The ship, a catamaran, was very clean and the ride was comfortable with few aboard. There is a service bar with all types of drinks including bland beer $6, soft drinks $2 and alcoholic drinks $9. There wasn't a hint of food aboard. The rest rooms were very clean. There are plugs to charge your phone but avoid the Wi-Fi, too sporadic We embarked Atlantic Highlands and the trip to Wall Street took under 50 minutes. Sites to see: Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, East River, empire state and Chrysler buildings, Brooklyn naval yards and under 3 bridges The Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. South Street Seaport is very impressive. read more

went to Cold Springs on the Courageous Saturday Nov 4 th. the boat was super crowded and dirty. This is the Autumn colors tour. the windows were so dirty you could hardly see out. comfortable seating and we were lucky to share out seating with lovely people. the tour guide ,Sam was constantly talking. it was hard to hear him over the din of the crowd. In the end it just became more noise and annoying. I was surprised by the gambling on the boat. which turned out to be another annoyance. the hundreds of people on the boat plus the hourly train arrivals from the city overwhelmed the town of Cold Springs. We hiked and after an hour and a half we found a To Go place for lunch since all of the restaurants had long lines in front of them. I won't be recommending the trip to anyone read more

My husband and I went on the fall foliage brunch cruise up the Hudson River. The weather was perfect for a beautiful fall day. Our bubbly effervescent tour guide was Heidi. Heidi said she was a maritime captain and informed us of maritime points of interest including the little red lighthouse and fire boat used for the evacuation during 9/11. She took photos of the guests and even organized a birthday line dance! Heidi also spoke about the Hudson River and how important it was to the growth of New York as a maritime center. Heidi was funny and informative! Heidi pointed out the best spots to take photos. I have a photo beneath the span of the Mario Cuomo Bridge (see photos below) that looks like it belongs in a magazine! Being on a cruise with Heidi is a joy! read more

Seastreak Ferry - Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge - New York - Ferries Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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Seastreak is by far the best way to get to Jersey shore. A 45min trip from FiDi gets you DTS. It's air conditioned, has comfortable seating, big windows, and a cheap (but good) bar. For $47 round trip, it's well worth it! OH - you can buy cans of rose while you wait in line to board. Really nothing more I could ask for. read more

The ferry is just next to the beach. Good service. Get Manhattan in 40 mins. One way ticket is $28. Yea it's expensive read more

Seastreak Ferry - Ferries Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

My husband and I took the Sea Streak today for the fall foliage 6 hour tour. Purchased tix online in advance. Boarded fast and left on time. Best part is the fall foliage. You also go under a few bridges, pass the always impressive statue of liberty and the nyc skyline. Great pictures to take and just relaxing. There is a tour guide speaking but he was hard to hear on top deck. We stayed on the top deck most of the time and it was definitely the loudest area as there was a big birthday party group too. It can be windy and cold so dress warm! The indoor lower floors are quieter and clean and if you want to hear the guide..stay on the lower floor.. Bathrooms were clean but two were out of paper towels. We had hot choco and tea from bar. Nothing special. No other food or snacks at bar except hot dogs so little disappointing but you can bring your own which I did but would have liked some options. Overall they did explain mask rules. Wear it indoors and ok to remove when eating or drinking. People don't always like to follow rules but hey that is not sea streaks fault. their staff was fine. Mostly polite. There was a small fire on a piling at the dock in Atlantic highlands when we returned but it did not hold us up from docking too long. The crew handled it seriously. Overall great views and experience. Just go prepared. read more

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The company is spotty in terms of their support to customers. Some people are good others very weak. Good ride but the clientele on the boats are down right jerks. Macho BS. So privileged. Almost everyone on boats are white. It is pathetic as many think they are the greatest thing since Twitter and they aren't. read more

Wonderful experience with my family today! We are based in Brooklyn, so took the NYC ferry to Wall Street to grab the Seastreak. Quick, easy and on time! Enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Sandbox at Seastreak beach. Perfect Saturday outside the city! read more

The Fall foliage brunch cruise was certainly not worth the $119. The food was not edible, never tasted such bad food. The line extended through the length of the boat with only one serving station for food. One had to stand in another long line for beverages. More than an hour was spend getting food that went straight to the trash. The boat was speeding as though in a race preventing any good view of the foliage. The narrator did not have her facts correct. She was rambling off wrong information about the landmarks. When I booked I had dreams of a lovely fall cruise to see the foliage colors savoring a nice brunch. Overall an awful experience. This is false advertising. Would not recommend this. read more

Very rude customer service. Was on waiting on the phone for more than 15mins to get someone to pick up. Someone did picked up and when I said I want to buy tix, instead of explaining or asking about what kind of tix he started rambling that I should say what tix and where from. And after telling me next boat schedule he said bye2 and hung up while I still have questions to ask. read more

Seastreak ferry is often over capacity, leaving riders stranded and unable to get to work on time. If you want to get to New York City on time during the week, don't ride Seastreak. read more

Would love to give them more stars but just can't. I've been commuting on Seastreak for the past 2 years because they're the most convenient and fastest to get to my office in NYC from Nj. Their service was borderline "good" before they started their Belford line, and now it's not reliable, half of the boats don't have air conditioning and I'm often late for work. Seastreak--you have a gold mine, I want to love my commute. Please fix yourself! read more

They say time travel isn't real...wrong. Take the Seastreak and be transported back to 1997 instantly; people reading newspapers, paper tickets, no Wi-Fi, no A/C, all the bells and whistles you'd have 25 years ago with a 2018 price tag. They have spent millions on a new boat, refitting old boats and the like, but haven't spend maybe a thousand or two to get Wi-Fi working. It will NEVER work, so be prepared for that. They say they are working on a digital ticket system but I'll believe that when I see it. This summer about 85% of the time the A/C didn't work, which is no fun for 40 minutes in the middle of July. Now, these are first world problems but when I am paying almost $700 a month I expect something a bit more, call me old fashioned. Not to mention the boats get so full at peak hours you are forced to either stand or sit in the stairwell (which are both no-nos according to their announcements and likely the US Coast Guard). Sitting in a dirty stairwell 300 people just walked up isn't necessarily the most fun. They seemed to have fixed the HVAC issues, I hope it stays that way. But they didn't communicate that until after it was over. The people, oh the people. If you're considering a move to the burbs, a few trips on the ferry cures you of that. Honestly, the lack of self-awareness coupled with self-involvement is unreal. Everyone needs to be first, trust me Tad you aren't as important as you think you are, you'll get out eventually no need to run people over. Putting your bags on seats is just annoying and I am going to make you move it. The people that feel the need to stand at the door 25 minutes before we dock to get out first, at least move with a purpose! LORD, if you need to be first move quick, welcome to New York. Act like there's a sale on buffalo zinger poppers at Olive Garden. Sitting on the outside seat, just move in, it's a pain for you to get out and let someone in or when I need to get out a different stop you will have to move. Trust me you'll survive on the inside seat, it's a whole new world. The parking lot is Mad Max, Atlantic Highlands. Zipping out with pedestrians walking around, not stopping and looking when leaving the lot, if you hit someone with your Audi it may damage the paint, slow it down dude. Same goes for the grown men on scooters almost running people over. I will say it is quick, and if you get there 15-20 minutes early you'll get a set more than likely and it beats the train. The crew has gotten much better and friendlier. Overall, it's just meh for what you pay they really need to step up their game. read more

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I was on the Cold Springs outing earlier this week. I have the following things to say about the trip. - The "guided tour" was a joke. The dude was rambling and not very interesting; in addition, the PA system on the top floor of the boat was broken/distorted, making every time he spoke a chore/annoyance rather than an welcome intrusion. Plus he didn't give any fresh insights into anything (when I could actually make out what he was saying). - The 1st and 2nd floors (inside) were stuffy and uncomfortable, so my two friends and I wound up staying on the top deck the whole time. - The exhaust system on the top deck on the way back was extremely loud and was blowing hot air everywhere. Not sure why it only kicked in on the return trip, but it was really unpleasant. - The bathrooms were horrifyingly disgusting. I noticed that by the end of the trip, all those seated anywhere nearby were spraying perfume, holding their noses, etc. It's pretty clear to me that they are using commuter boats meant for shorter outings for these excursions. I can definitely understand paying about $40 for the round trip to Cold Spring, but there was nothing about the experience that warranted the $85 charge. I sent the above to Seastreak LLC, and got no response. I did notice they responded to someone below who had the SAME COMPLAINT about the tour guide 10 days ago... hey Seastreak, I want my $$$ back!! read more

I just came back from the SeaStreak cruise to Cold Spring NY and had a wonderful time. This is a 6 hour trip: 2 hours sailing with a wonderful and informative commentary: the history of NY fills your eyes and ears. Beautiful vistas: the Intrepid Museum, the Cloisters, High Line, Sleepy Hollow, West Point Military Academy etc and the beautiful fall foliage along the way. My friend and I were sitting on the Upper Deck going (of course we wore thermal and insulated clothing, u need this!) And sat in the enclosed lower deck coming home and found the seating comfy and cozy. The town: quaint and beautiful especially this time of year: pumpkins, cider and the mesmerizing colors of Fall. If you want to skip shopping then pick up a free map at Rincon Argentina Cafe ( the owner is awesome and informative PS who knew this cafe would sell rugelach to a Bklyn bred girl!) and you will notice many inspiring trails that dot the Hudson River ie Trailhead for Bullhill. If you want to shop there are so many neat country style shops like the Country Goose whose British born owner sells eclectic products from cooking tools, soaps and Star Wars toys! If you love an Aveda inspired wellness shop then you must visit Cold Spring Apothecary and if you love American Craftsman wooden treasures(I do!) then you must peruse the crafts at The Country Touch on Main Street. Cold Spring also offers entertainment via Hudson Valley Shakespeare and hosts its own Boat Club and dock via Foundry Dock Park and of course lodging at the rustic Hudson House a River Inn. This rustic town really takes you back: you feel at times you are in Andy Griffith territory which by the way is a great feeling. I highly recommend this trip esp for New Yorkers who want a nice 1 day getaway from the hustle and bustle of city living. Tip: book via GoldStar read more

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This is a review for the Seastreak ferry ride to the Sandy Hook Beaches. https://seastreak.com/ferry-routes-and-schedules/between-new-york-city-sandy-hook-beach-nj/ Cost (as of today): $30 (adults) round-trip for the first ferry of the day (8:45a on weekdays, 8a on weekends). Otherwise it's $46 (adults) round trip. THE FERRY & SHUTTLE BUS RIDES: The ferry ride took about an hour going from the East 35th St Pier (with a stop @ the Wall St Pier). Once docked in NJ, a state parks officer handed out leaflets with shuttle bus pick up times & a simple map of the Sandy Hook beaches & parking lots (which correlate: Parking Lot D = Beach D). There was a shuttle bus (yellow school bus) with a pleasant young driver waiting to whisk us off to the 5 beaches. (More on the beaches below.) It's a bit confusing on their website but on the day we went (Thursday, 8/25) there was only 1 ferry going back (4:10p), which is fine, it's plenty of beach time. So we hopped on the shuttle bus back (3:35p) which stopped at Beach D first so we got first choice for seating. Coming back to the city on the ferry, it took about 30-40 minutes since it stopped @ the East 35th St Pier first. ONBOARD THE FERRY: There are 3 levels for seating: _ LOWER LEVEL: indoors with air conditioning, restrooms & concessions _ MIDDLE LEVEL: indoors with air conditioning, some outdoor seating facing the back of the ferry _ UPPER LEVEL: outdoors for a windy, sunny, pleasant view with some seating in the front (maybe 30 seats, if that) and plenty of standing room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEACHES: _ BEACH D seems to have the most action & FOOD TRUCKS, so this is where we got off. It took maybe 10-15 minutes by shuttle to get us to Beach D, the southern most beach of the 5. The beach is clean, there are plenty of stalls in the restrooms and plenty of room to change. 8 outdoor showers to rinse off with. There's a vending machine by the Men's restroom with WATER (Dasani, $1.25) and soda. We went on a weekday so there were only 3 vendors: _ HOG HEAVEN BBQ food truck: pulled pork, pulled chicken, grilled cheese, stuffed grilled cheese, burgers, hot dogs, fries, cole slaw, WATER, soda, gatorade. _ JB Wood Fired (permanent trailer): lemonade, iced tea, pizza, pretzels, hot dogs, hot wings, chips, juice, soda, WATER. Cash & credit cards accepted. _ KONA ICE food truck: shaved ice (choose your size, drizzle syrups of your choosing on top @ the Flavorwave), Good Humor bars, Froz Fruit bars, sun tan lotion ($12). (We brought our own food so I can't comment on any of the above. Glad the options were there, though!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ BEACH E seemed less active with 1 closed food truck and one Kona Ice food truck. _ GUNNISON BEACH was the other popular stop. It is a nude beach on the north end, closer to the dock. Here's more info: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/get_naked_or_get_lost_a_day_at_gunnison_jerseys_only_legal_nude_beach.html You can also bring your bike on the ferry for an extra $5 and ride around Sandy Hook. It would take about 30 minutes to get from the dock to Beach D, according to Google Maps. Taking Seastreak to Sandy Hook beats driving or taking a train to a beach! It's faster (would be a 2+ hour drive from midtown) with nice views of the city skyline & bridges. Would return. read more

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My experience with seastreak during the pandemic was horrible! I had been on it prior to the pandemic and enjoyed it. However, the website was down and I was not able to purchase tickets online. I then went to a counter at 35th street where I was told by the woman behind the counter that I could purchase my ticket on the boat. I thought that was strange because I didn't remember doing that in the past. When I entered the boat, some guido looking/club bouncer/ muscle bafoon barked at me when I told him that I was told I could purchase tickets on boat. He said "no you can't and demanded that I immediately hand him over my credit card and wait by the bar." Even though I arrived early because I wanted to get a good seat (outside with fresh air away from people) I was forced to wait twenty five minutes by the bar. Lots of other people were also told they could purchase tix on the boat. We had to wait a long time for our credit cards to be processed. During that time, the seats were already all filled up. Lots of people were not wearing masks and one girl was stealthily smoking on the second level outside. The entire journey was an unnecessarily stressful and unenjoyable experience! Seastreak isn't cheap. This company needs to get it together. I would not recommend! read more

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I wanted to take the Rockaway ferry at least once before the service ended. Welp, this will definitely be the only time I take it as it is absolutely awful. Now I can see why the city subsidy has ended! The company is clearly run by lunatics. Got to Pier 11 at 6:30pm, plenty of time before the 6:50 departure. Asked three customer service reps where the boat would be, got different answers from everyone. Then one woman directing customers told me to wait by one particular slip. No boat ever came, just NY Waterway ships. At 6:51 I asked again, where is the boat? They said it had already departed. Impossible!!! I only saw 2 boats leave for NJ and Port Liberté in the 20 minutes I was there. Asked the customer service rep what the hell happened. He blankly stared at me and said the boat left. But there was NO BOAT. Leaving me stranded to wait for an hour. At least the weather was nice, otherwise I would have gone mental. Kudos to the city of New York for ending the funding to this service. Honestly, the best way to get to the Rockaways has been the subway. Screw these guys, will ensure everyone I know understands it's not worth their time using these ferries. read more

We took the Seastreak (or seasteak for a bit of light humor) to the Oktoberfest in Bear Mountain. From what my brother-in-law says, the ticketing was much more organized than last year. It seemed fine to me, having no comparison. Being out on the river and seeing the city come and go is great! However, the trip there took an hour longer than advertised. I'm not sure why that was as no announcement was made. Also, it took probably 10 minutes for the crew to assemble the walking path to exit the boat when arriving in Bear Mountain. This wasn't a "bad" experience, but if you only offer one departure and return time for an event where you want to spend as much time as you can there, it might be nice to meet the arrival time. If not, perhaps some mention of it, a voucher, something, would leave people happier. read more

For me, this is pretty much the only way to travel to and from MV during the summer. Sure, it's a bit pricier but a) you're guaranteed a seat and b) you avoid all that awful Cape traffic. It's worth the $20 extra to avoid the hours of painful traffic and costly parking. Only an hour from New Bedford Harbor to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, it's a blessing! You purchase your tickets either online or at the ticketing counter, although I highly recommend using the website (antiquated as it is) as that will insure your spot on the boat. The boat itself is fine -- slightly worn but super efficient and the seats are relatively comfortable. There are a few table/booth areas that seat 6 people, otherwise they're bucket seats in pairs of two or rows of three. There's plenty of room for luggage and bicycles, too, and they even have a snack bar that serves beers to get you into the holiday mood. Nice! I like how orderly and efficiently the staff runs things -- boarding and exiting is done in an organized and timely way, and the staff has always been friendly and casual, which contrasts to the somewhat brusk Woods Hole crew. In short, I love using this vessel to get to MV over the summer months. I only wish it ran all year! read more

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* Offers a pretty fast easy 45 minute weekend cruise from city to Sandy Hook which is just like 43 bucks round trip. * Offers onboard beer, tea and coffee read more

Seastreak Ferry - E35th st - Ferries Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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Fix the damn air conditioning on the 7:30AM Atlantic Highlands and 6:00 East 35th street boat (probably the same boat) It's been over a month already If there is an air conditioning leak and you keep pumping freon into the system knowing it is leaking, that is illegal read more

On dates listed July3-10-17-24-31 August 7-24-28 and brunch cruise on September 17th 2021 all dates are from 2021 Sunset Cruise. Year 2022 I was on sunset cruise July 2-9-16-30- August 6-13 and 18th 2022, they listed it as a 3 hour cruise.Well it was never a 3 hour cruise they always left late and brought us back early. Some Captains narrated parts of the cruise and others NOTHING. it was nice so my friends would know about Ft Hancock, The sandy Hook Light house and things in the NYC Skyline. Last year I paid for friends 4 times so a total I paid for Sunset Cruises in 2021 was $780.00, this year 2022 I paid $490.00, I think I can say I love cruising, BUT when I brought friends from out of town after I spoke so highly of the cruise the captains never did that. ( Joe who works there knows I was always on that cruise) this year they raised the price no biggy BUT now take you out for what they advertised a 2 and half hour tour, which was not true last nigh on the 18th we came back a half hour early. we didn't go up the Hudson River like always they went right to the east river turned around went to the statue of Liberty after the sunset and didn't get close like most captains do, (Captain Dan was the Capt last night the 18th ) so my friends and others that I talked to on boat were very disappointed all the way around. and then they give you a boat where you can only sit on back deck or be inside, what happened to the other boat they had last year where you could sit on top in front and get a great view? all in all very disappointed they had a GOOD customer but I am now telling people don't waste your going and for sure they lost me as a customer I will never go back even next year. I also supported the bar guys lol and drinks are higher than normal not so much liquor, watered down. So I know in business you should take care of those who support you, I have a business and take care on my staff and Customers. I wish them the best, I have proof of tickets when went on. sad how things change and not make the customer happy, and if Streak is part owner or owner of the Sandbox you need to get REAL FOOD TRUCKS there, the food sucks, prices very high at everyone of the trucks, peoples attitudes bad and Max's hotdog truck each time i went it was closed. sad in this world NO ONE CARES anymore not even Seastreak . read more

Appalling. Booked and paid for roundtrip tickets (2 adults, 2 bikes) from NYC to Martha's Vineyard in May 2022 for a July 2022 trip. Had a lovely departure from Manhattan and ferry trip to the Vineyard July 1. Stunned to get 'Important Information About Your Trip' email (no call, no text) 3 days ahead of departure stating return trip was cancelled "due to mechanical issues". Nothing like scrambling to book last-minute travel from internet-challenged and fully booked Martha's Vineyard on a weekend in July (limited ferries, no rental cars available, Amtrak from Providence already sold out). Cut our trip short 2 days, got tickets on the only not-sold-out Peter Pan bus from New Bedford, nearly had to abandon our bikes (grateful Peter Pan bus drivers are so much more customer-oriented than Seastreak "management"). Seastreak not apologetic in anyway: in no way helpful in advising on alternate ways to get back to origin. Not interested ("we're not responsible" should be their tag line) in all the additional costs incurred due to cancellation. Never ever again. Thoroughly unreliable: will abandon you on an island and tell you to "figure it out" if they don't have enough bookings to make your return ferry worth their while (even if you've already paid for it!). read more

I took the sea streak down Monday, Memorial Day, and was pleasantly surprised by the sea streak and its operations. I took the 8 AM ferry because I am an early bird there were barely any people waiting to get on the 35th St. pier and the boat was exactly on time. Their system for collecting payment is not exactly smooth but it is what it is. If you have a Groupon it's the easiest way to go, or cash, as they only have one hand held credit card machine. After stopping at Pier 11 to pick up more people you had straight to Sandyhook was a great scenic feel of the city on a really quick trip to the beach. As you get off there are five buses waiting to take you to different beaches Gunnison, the clothing optional beach, and four others. I chose to go to beach lot D which has the shortest walking distance from the water back to the pavilion for restroom purposes. They had for food trucks if you didn't bring your own food but they do have a carry-on carry-on policy so there are no garbage cans around so you must take your trash with you. Kind of a pain not sure whose bright idea that was. As I said I took the 8 AM ferry so by the time I got to the beach it was really only 905 on the first ferry out of Sandyhook isn't until 3:45 PM so I had a long day and was a little bored. The restaurants and bars are not built up yet from Sandy distraction so there was really nothing to do to just hang out and take up time. My one and main complaint was getting back on the boat- I did not expect there to be three quarters full of people already- as the boat stopped at the highlands first. So not only was it a mad dash for the bar but it was hard to find a seat it was crowded it was hot and there was no plugs really to plug in your phone. It was Memorial day so I'll chalk it up to that. Other than that I'm quite happy with another Groupon for the summer I look forward to going back down this time I will definitely pack myself beer as they were plenty of people drinking on the beach. Also I will check out Gunnison as it seemed to be more of a classy crowd heading there- lot d became very crowded with a very different element than I was looking for. Happy beaching! read more

The ferry is a nice ride, with no traffic. They have a bar/cafe on board, which is convenient, but they often run out of bagels in the morning very quickly. The ride is smooth and the seats are OK. I hear they are building new ferries, hopefully, they will have more times, because they keep cutting trips, to serve summer locations they go to, causing massive lines! It is more convenient than a bus or train! read more

The only and best way to go to and from Manhattan! I have been utilizing Seastreak for 15 years and just love it. The ferries are clean, have excellent crews, and overall enjoyable! read more

If it would be possible to give negative starts I would. Seastreak is a pure monopoly and acts like it. Last week they decided to implement a new "policy" on boarding passengers and only communicated it with a 12 hour notice. Those poor people who bought tickets but did not pay up for the $700 month pack were told to go to the back of the line, and most did not make it on the boat. They do not control sales at all so it is random if you will be allowed on, and no refunds if not. And even for those that paid up for the $700 ticket book, if you bought it with your spouse, guess what out of luck, only one of you is allowed on. I saw them split up couples and tell no less then three women they would need to go to the back of the line until both husband and wife bought $1,400 worth of tickets... for ride a 45 min boat! And if you get out of line? Don't worry, they station two heavily militarized sheriff officers with attack dogs at the from of the boarding line... I assume so if you don't properly "show your papers" they can arrest you? Sick the dogs on you? What kind of company treats its clients this way with a bold display of aggressive militarized force to impose order. Do your self a favor, find another way to and from NJ/NYC, because even if this looks fast there is no guarantee the ticket they sold you will be honored. read more

SeaStreak was once fantastic service, bar none when it comes to getting to the shore. It has now turned into a nightmare. The summer of nightmare with mass transportation continues. Beware. You may not make it home on the weekend. read more

We recently went on Seastreak's Whale Watching trip out of the Highlands and had an amazing time!!  The boat was clean, beautiful, very comfortable and family friendly  We took our 3 children and 85 year old mother with us and all had a blast. Even our cautious 11 year old enjoyed the trip! We sat outside most of the time, but made our way inside for drinks and snacks!  Being on the water was absolutely breathtaking and the guide was very knowledgeable.  Overall, this was an amazing experience.  We can't wait to go again! read more

When I was young I lived on the Jersey shore and worked in Manhattan. I know, I should have moved up there. But I love the beach. And I paid some ridiculous sum of rent - like $250 for a 28 acre tree nursery. But I had to commute. And I took the train. One of the partners of the firm where I worked at the time lived near me on the shore and he looked at me one day as I came in late and wrecked from a shitty train commute and said "You know, you should really start taking 'the boat'". And I looked at him and said "You know, you should really start paying me more." And he said "No, just give something else up". And I said "Ok, like what? Paying rent or eating?" I think the boat was about $500/month at the time - compared to $225 for the train. But I kept working and was finally at a point where I could afford "the boat". It is commuting heaven. Coffee and bagels and newspapers in the morning, cocktails and cigarettes on the top deck in the evening. It is completely civilized and takes less than an hour to get from NYC to the Jersey shore. And the view - you can't beat the view. I have always had a love affair with the Verrazano Bridge (sorry Golden Gate Bridge, but you're only runner up) and the boat travels right under it. The crew on the ferry is fantastic. And there are some seriously good looking men commuting this way. God damn! It isn't cheap (I think it's up to about $700/month) - but it's worth every penny. read more

This review is specifically for the ferry from Manhattan to Martha's Vineyard. I would completely advise against using SeaStreak to get to MV. It takes around 5 hours, give or take another 30 minutes. And unless the weather is perfect (and I mean perfect) or if you popped a lot of dramamine before you board; you will either die or feel like dying. Within one hour of our 5 hour trip (which is when you enter the open ocean), the boat was swaying so badly that people were getting thrown all over the place. I would estimate that there were close to 200 people on board, and I'd be willing to bet at least 85% of them threw up. The cabin wreaked of booze and puke. Pretty nauseating stuff. I even asked the bartender if they sell dramamine, and he looked at me like I was an idiot...I imagine selling dramamine on a ferry like this would be equivalent to selling cigarettes in prison. My girlfriend only felt okay when she was sitting outside on the back of the boat. I went with her to support her. All you could hear is the mind numbing roar of the engine along with a nice view of 10 or so people taking turns vomiting in the trash can. Needless to say, I couldn't handle that, so I ditched my girlfriend (don't worry, we're still together). I went to the cabin, sunk down in my seat, shut my eyes, prayed to God and blasted some calming music in my ear buds. I managed to keep everything down. My girlfriend claims she threw up around 18 times. Two notable things happened when we finally docked. 1. I saw a table with 8 full vomit bags piled on top of each other. One of my life's regrets is not taking a picture. 2. They didn't dock the boat right. It took 45 minutes for them to finally tell people to jump from the boat to the dock. That's right. We jumped from the boat to the dock. Never again. read more

This review is only for the Seastreak Fall Foliage trip to Cold Spring. We arrived a little bit early at Pier 11 ahead of the time that was on the email from the company representative, which was 9: 15 a.m. About 20 minutes before boarding, a rep at the pier announced that we were to pick up tickets at a small table near the slip. The rep also told us which slip we would board from which was only about 30 feet away. The Seastreak was definitely high speed and took us up the Hudson in two and a half hours. There were several slowdowns in speed because of passing barges. The tour up the river was narrated by a seasoned tour guide with plenty of knowledge about the waterfront sights. What I appreciated is that he would acknowledge the landmarks he didn't know. The crew was professional and patient and helped the elderly passengers onboard. The passengers were all pretty mellow and I think we had a good group with us. There were three decks and the upper had limited seating, but beware that if you choose to go outdoors, the wind is ferocious because of the high speed of the catamaran. In another note, the lower deck's windows were dirty and some had lots of splash stains, so viewing the foliage wasn't as good as it could be. It's better to be on the second deck where the windows are a bit cleaner. Cold Spring itself is a cute little town and I felt the highlight were the numerous antique shops, secondly the dining and then the pier itself - a lovely green space with one dock. We finished up our tour of Main Street with an ice cream a Moo Moo's Creamery, ice cream with an old time taste. Three and a half hours was definitely enough to enjoy the charms of Cold Spring. We got back to Pier 11 on time at 5:30 p.m. It was a wonderful day. read more